The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 answer key objection window will open soon. Students who appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam can challenge the provisional answer key if they believe there are wrong answers. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) announced that candidates can submit their objections online from December 10, 2025 , to December 12, 2025 .
The CLAT 2026 exam took place on December 7, 2025 . After the exam, the Consortium releases a provisional answer key. This key shows the correct answers to all questions asked in the exam. Students can use this key to estimate their scores. However, sometimes there might be errors in this provisional key. To ensure fairness, the Consortium allows students to raise objections if they find any mistakes in the answers.
To challenge a question, candidates need to visit the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in . The link to submit objections will be active on this website. It is very important to remember that the Consortium will only accept objections submitted online. No objections sent through post, email, or any other offline method will be considered.
Students must pay a fee to challenge each question. The CLAT 2026 answer key objection fee is INR 1,000 per question . If a student's objection is found to be correct and the answer key is changed, the fee paid for that specific question will be refunded to the student. This system helps ensure that only serious and valid objections are raised.
Key Dates for CLAT 2026 Answer Key Objection
Here are the important dates for students regarding the CLAT 2026 exam and answer key challenge:
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge Start Date | December 10, 2025 (5 PM) |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge End Date | December 12, 2025 (5 PM) |
How to Challenge CLAT 2026 Answer Key Online
Challenging the CLAT 2026 answer key is a straightforward process. Students need to follow these steps carefully:
- Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Open your internet browser and go to the official website of the Consortium of NLUs: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Step 2: Log In to Your Account
Look for the 'Candidate Login' section on the homepage. Enter your registration number and password to log in to your personal account.
- Step 3: Find the Objection Link
Once logged in, search for the link related to the 'Provisional Answer Key Objection'. Click on this link to start the objection process.
- Step 4: Select Details and Attach Proof
You will need to select the program (e.g., UG or PG CLAT), the section of the exam, and the specific question you want to challenge. It is crucial to attach proper proof or supporting documents for your objection. This could be from textbooks, legal statutes, or other reliable sources that show why you believe the provided answer is wrong.
- Step 5: Pay the Objection Fee
After selecting the question and attaching proof, you will proceed to pay the objection fee. The fee is INR 1,000 for each question you challenge. Make sure to complete the payment successfully.
- Step 6: Review and Submit
Before final submission, carefully check all the details you have entered. Make sure the question number, your reason for objection, and the attached proof are all correct. Once you are sure, submit your objection.
The Consortium will review all submitted objections. If an objection is found to be valid, the provisional answer key will be updated, and a final answer key will be released. This final answer key will be used to calculate the final scores for CLAT 2026.
Students should act quickly within the given timeline, as no objections will be accepted after December 12, 2025, at 5 PM . Keeping track of these dates is vital for all candidates appearing for CLAT 2026.
